Access Bank Ghana Plc, in collaboration with Deloitte Ghana, has hosted a women’s business workshop in Accra to equip female entrepreneurs with practical financial knowledge and strategic skills for building sustainable enterprises.
The event brought together women business owners who are customers of the bank for expert-led training, peer learning, and discussions on navigating Ghana’s competitive economic environment.
Bimpe Gisanrin, Head of Women Banking for Access Bank’s African subsidiaries, emphasized that the bank’s support for women-led businesses goes beyond financial products.
“We recognise that women entrepreneurs are a powerful force in driving economic growth. However, access to capital alone is not enough. They need the right financial knowledge, structures, and confidence to make informed decisions that will move their businesses forward,” she said.
She noted that many women entrepreneurs face constraints not from ambition but from limited financial literacy and lack of strategic guidance. The workshop was designed to bridge this gap with sessions on:
- Financial planning
- Business structuring
- Risk management
- Long-term growth strategies
“Our focus is to ensure that the women we support are not only able to start businesses but are positioned to scale and sustain them over time,” Mrs. Gisanrin added.
Facilitators from Deloitte Ghana led sessions on financial management, strategic planning, and investment readiness, helping participants strengthen their ability to attract investment and manage risk.
The workshop also encouraged peer learning, enabling participants to share real-world challenges and collaborate on solutions. Organisers highlighted that this collective approach fosters accountability and resilience among women entrepreneurs.
The initiative forms part of Access Bank Ghana’s broader strategy to support women’s entrepreneurship and accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises nationwide.
